Weather in Cambodia in December
December in Cambodia is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
A country pin in December is a warning: one region of Cambodia will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. December is the cold side of the year in Cambodia. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 27°C
22–31°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Cambodia. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember December for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for December in Cambodia is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Cambodia in December. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Where to stay in Cambodia
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Cambodia
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Cambodia
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FAQs about Cambodia
Climate averages for Cambodia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Cambodia is between November and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
April is the hottest month, with an average around 31°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 260 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
